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BREAKING: 2 students die during palliatives distribution in Nasarawa University
Two female students of the Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) have been pronounced dead by medical experts. Their death occured as a result of a stampede at the school’s convocation square during the distribution of palliatives by the state government. The deceased students were among those who trooped to the venue of the distribution so as to benefit from the…
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BREAKING: Bandits kill 21 in Niger community
Suspected bandits have wrought havoc on Madaka community in Rafi local government area of Niger State, claiming the lives of no fewer than 21 individuals, among them, the village head. The incident unfolded with terrifying swiftness around 3pm on Thursday, amidst the bustling activity of the community market, resulting in a grim tally of casualties. Several reports from the scene…
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Oborevwori warns monarchs against protecting killers of soldiers
The governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has warned traditional rulers in the state against protecting suspects in the incident. WesternPost had reported that 17 military personnel including a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain, and 13 soldiers were killed while on a “peacekeeping mission” in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state last Thursday. Oborevwori told…
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Buying transformers, electric poles not responsibility of consumers – FCCPC
Innocent Raphael The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that electricity consumers are not responsible for the buying, replacement or repair of transformers, poles or other equipments used in the transmission of power. The government agency disclosed this in a brief statement on its official X handle on Friday, in a post titled “Electricity Consumer Right” accompanied…
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Unqualified contractors getting road contracts – FERMA cries out
Innocent Raphael The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Kano has decried the trend of road contracts worth millions of Naira, being awarded to some unqualified contractors. Acting Federal Road Maintenance Engineer in the State, Ali Abdu, disclosed this while appearing before the Senate House Committee on FERMA. Briefing the lawmakers on the activities of the agency on 2023 contract…
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Court jails miscreants over extortion in Lagos
The Magistrate Court sitting in Oshodi has convicted miscreants who were arrested by the officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) for extortion and harassment of traders on pedestrian bridges across Lagos state. The miscreants were charged for breach of public peace and illegal collection of money from people with goods. Magistrate Oshikoya sentenced the defendants to one month in…
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Court issues warrant of arrest against Lagos-based property developer, Nollah
A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, has issued a bench warrant against a property developer, Sikiru Nollah, charged with wilful damage of a building. Justice Sherifat Sonaike issued the bench warrant after Nollah refused to appear before the court for trial. The Juctice ordered that the defendant be arrested anywhere he is found. Meanwhile, Lagos State…
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Police restate commitment to stamp out crime
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has assured citizens of their unwavering commitment to stamp out crime, while disclosing details of a series of successful operations over the past few weeks. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday. Stating that the Force has resolved to leaving criminals…
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Police rescue poultry manager, neutralize kidnappers in Ogun
Innocent Raphael The Ogun Police Command has successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt at Flourishing Poultry Farm, rescuing manager Tunde Osifowokan just three days after his abduction by suspected Fulani herdsmen. During the operation in Idowa, Odogbolu Local Government Area, police eliminated five kidnappers while three others managed to flee with gunshot wounds. Initially targeting his elder brother, the gunmen had…
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Akinlade asks Ogun PDP to absorb APM members
…says party treats APM as “Outcast” By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ogun State Deputy Governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Hon. Abdulkabir Akinlade has called on leaders of the party to fully absorb members of the defunct Allied Peoples Movement (APM) into the mainstream. WesternPost reports that Akinlade in June 2022 defected to PDP…
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